UPFA supporter shot in Kandy [September 07 2013]

A supporter of the Central Province UPFA candidate Jagath Chandraratne sustained injuries when he was shot by an unknown gunman early this morning.

The victim named Harsha was reportedly shot in the leg outside the candidates house in Peradeniya around 4.00am, the police said.

He was admitted to Kandy General Hospital and his condition is known to be not very serious.

Peradeniya Police have initiated investigations and no suspects were apprehended at the time this edition went to press.